Rihanna and Serena Williams attended the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, hosted by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and LeBron James. Anna Wintour is the mastermind behind the event, which celebrates black dandyism with a theme of 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'. The gala features a lineup of black designers and marks the first time in over 20 years to have a menswear theme. Pharrell hopes for an "epic night of power" that reflects black resiliency in a world facing colonization, as inspired by Monica L. Miller's book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14682393/James-Corden-cuts-dapper-figure-black-tuxedo-joins-glamorous-wife-Julia-Carey-Met-Gala-party.htmlA highly anticipated art showcase is set to open at Gallery All in Seoul's 13 Insa-dong 11-Gil, Jongno-gu, from May 7 to May 12, 2025. The event will feature works by a diverse group of artists including Roy Espinosa, Celso Pepito, and Miriam Kim, among others.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/07/tmt-newswire/beyond-borders-philippine-art-in-seoul-opens-today/2106484S.Coups, the star of K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, made a statement at the Met Gala in a custom BOSS creation inspired by a Korean hanbok jeogori jacket. The outfit was paired with a stunning floor-length coat and featured a diamond-encrusted Piaget watch. Fashion experts praised the look, noting its perfect blend of traditional Korean tailoring and modern style. Other K-pop stars like Blackpink's Lisa and Jennie did not incorporate Korean-inspired elements into their outfits, while Indian musician Diljit Dosanjh wore a regal South Asian-inspired outfit designed by Prabal Gurung to the event.
https://www.insider.com/kpop-star-scoups-seventeen-hanbok-met-gala-debut-2025-5The Met Gala 2025 celebrated Black dandyism with a focus on tailored silhouettes and personal style at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Indian stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh showcased their fashion skills alongside designers Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi. Karan Johar praised his friends' looks on Instagram, calling Shah Rukh Khan the "KING of the MET".
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/met-gala-2025-how-karan-johar-reacted-to-kiara-advani-and-shah-rukh-khans-glamorous-looks-8342672#pfrom=home-ndtv_entertaiment_entertaimentImgShah Rukh Khan made history by becoming the first Indian male actor to attend the Met Gala, a prestigious fashion event in New York City. He wore an all-black suit designed by Sabyasachi, a renowned Indian fashion brand. The event is considered Hollywood's biggest fashion night and took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-makes-met-gala-debut-in-all-black-sabyasachi-suit-1877192Stella McCartney and Rihanna were spotted together at the Met-Gala after party at The Jean's in NoHo, marking a possible end to their long-standing feud with Ciara. The event, themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrated 300 years of black fashion and its influence on contemporary style. Anna Wintour chose Stella McCartney, Rihanna, Sir Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and Colman Domingo as co-chairs for the exhibition.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14683465/Rihanna-breaks-silence-pregnant-time-appears-6-months-along.htmlA 16-year-old Australian artist, Matilda Emmerich, has been banned from performing at the Sydney Opera House due to her artwork depicting a scene of war and chaos, with flags of several countries surrounding an angel in a dark place. The artwork was intended to convey hope, but it sparked controversy among some who deemed it insensitive.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/teen-artist-striving-for-hope-during-global-wars-banned-from-show-20250505-p5lwl1.htmlThe Charles Ede stand at Tefaf New York features a marble torso of a youth valued at $850,000. The fair has attracted collectors with its mix of old and new works, including pieces by female artists such as Ana Mendieta. Dealers are highlighting the work of women, reflecting a growing interest in gender diversity among collectors.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/06/tefaf-new-york-wish-list-objects-and-treasures-to-suit-every-collectors-tasteThe National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has been targeted by President Trump's overhaul of federal cultural agencies, with dozens of organizations receiving rejected or rescinded grants. NEA Director Michael Orlove has accepted a deferred resignation program and will step down at the end of the month. The NEA has shifted its priorities to focus on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and initiatives such as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" project, while cutting funding for other organizations like the Berkeley Repertory Company and Three Percent, a leading resource for literature in translation at the University of Rochester.
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